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Drivers were urged to avoid the A511 Stephenson Way on the approach into Coalville on Monday morning (June 10) following a crash. The main route was closed off for several hours in the wake of the incident.
The exact circ*mstances surrounding the collision were initially unclear, but it has happened at the junction with Telford Way. Fire crews and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene.
The collision caused long queues on the approach to the A511 Stephenson Way and surrounding roads. Drivers were being guided away from the area for some time.
We were covering this incident live. All updates can be found below.
We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first
Key Events
A511 reopens
First footage from the scene
Lee Garrett
Coverage comes to an end
We are ending our live coverage on the events along the A511 in Coalville this morning. We will post any further updates in this blog and across the LeicestershireLive website. Thank you for following us here.
KEY EVENT
A511 reopens
It's good news for motorists. The A511 Stephenson Way has reopened within the last few minutes. Traffic is now easing in the area following the earlier collision.
We have yet to hear anything from police or the fire service about the severity of the incident. We will bring any further updates to you as soon as we get them.
Lee Garrett
Some traffic still held up
The A511 Stephenson Way remains closed in the wake of this morning's earlier collision. The majority of the traffic that was caught up in queues has now been cleared.
However, some vehicles, notably larger lorries, remain within the closed section of the A511. Police are still urging drivers to avoid the area.
Lee Garrett
A511 closure still in force
Traffic is still being diverted away from the A511 Stephenson Way this morning following the earlier collision. A roof of one of the cars involved appeared to have been cut off while emergency services tend to the scene.
Lee Garrett
Traffic still badly affected
There is some improvement on the roads in and around the A511 in Coalville this morning following the earlier collision. However long queues are still forming around the Stephenson Way access which is shut off as this latest footage shows.
Police, fire crews and an ambulance remain at the scene of a 2-vehicle collision. Drivers should still avoid the area.
Lee Garrett
Latest images from the scene
The A511 remains closed and this is why. Latest images from the scene show that emergency services are still responding to an earlier 2-vehicle collision.
No details on injuries are known at this stage. Police have said they will provide any more details as they get them.
Lee Garrett
Ambulance at the scene
Closures are still out in force along the A511 Stephenson Way following an earlier 2-vehicle collision. An ambulance is currently at the scene.
Two fire engiens are also now along the A511, with efforts ongoing in the wake of the crash. People are still urged to avoid the area.
Lee Garrett
2 vehicles involved
Leicestershire Police have confirmed that 2 vehicles were involved in the collision along the A511 Stephenson Way this morning. They have no further details at this stage.
Lee Garrett
One fire crew remains at the scene
One fire crew is at the scene of the collision along the A511 in Coalville this morning. Police have been unable to confirm the severity of the collision.
We have attempted to make contact with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service for more information. We will bring that to you as soon as we get it.
Lee Garrett
Latest traffic maps
It's not good news for drivers caught up in the situation along the A511 this morning. Latest traffic maps paint a bleak picture.
With the A511 Stephenson Way fully closed, traffic is being diverted along nearby Ashby Road. Long queues are forming on the A511 to Sinope, while traffic is also at a standstill on neighbouring Hough Hill.
KEY EVENT
First footage from the scene
This is the very latest from the scene of the collision along the A511 Stephenson Way in Coalville. A collision has happened at the junction with Telford Way.
Fire crews are on the scene. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area.
Lee Garrett
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Traffic being turned away
Long queues of traffic have formed in and around the collision along the A511 this morning. Police have since closed off the A511 Stephenson Way in both directions and are turning traffic away from the area.
Lee Garrett
Collision happened at junction
The incident which has forced the closure of the A511 Stephenson Way has occured at the junction with Telford Way. That is the approach into the Stephenson Industrial Estate - a turning notorious for similar collisions in recent years.
Lee Garrett
Police issue warning
Welcome to our coverage following a collision the A511 into Coalville. Police have shut the road in both directions, with a warning now in place.
— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) June 10, 2024**Traffic Update** |09:44| Coalville
Stevensons Way, closed in both directions between Mcdonalds Rdbt (Thornborough Road) and the Ashby Road Rdbt.
Please find alternative routes. updates to follow.
Many Thanks
